27 Feb 2015

Larkham to be Cheika's deputy

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Stephen Larkham (Getty)

Sydney - Stephen Larkham was Friday confirmed as one of two new assistant coaches for the Wallabies 2015 Test season along with Nathan Grey, the Australian Rugby Union said.

Larkham will remain as head coach of the Super Rugby Brumbies while Grey will stay on as defence coach of the 2014 champions NSW Waratahs.

"At this level, it's crucial that you have the best people and best possible high-performance programme in place if you are going to deliver winning performances for the Wallabies," head coach Michael Cheika said in a statement.

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